R&D/PRODUCT DVL TECHNICIAN III

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. Job OverviewThe R&D / Product Development Technician III is an advanced technical contributor responsible for supporting and leading complex product development activities. This role independently executes development work, drives process characterization and validation, and provides technical leadership and guidance to lower‑level technicians.Job RequirementsIndependently build and support prototype, verification, and validation assemblies with limited directionLead or execute process characterization, validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and engineering studiesAnalyze test data using statistical tools to identify trends and determine process capabilityDevelop and update technical documentation, work instructions, and test protocolsTroubleshoot complex equipment and process issues and implement solutions independentlyDesign or modify fixtures, tools, and test setups to support development activitiesLead or support root cause investigations, failure analysis, and continuous improvement initiativesCollaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, quality, and manufacturing to ensure successful product developmentMentor and guide Technician I/II team members on best practices and technical executionSupport development of robust, repeatable, and scalable manufacturing processesWhat Your Background Should Look LikeHigh school diploma required; technical degree strongly preferred4+ years of experience in R&D, product development, or advanced manufacturing environmentsStrong understanding of process characterization, validation, and test methodsAbility to independently interpret technical drawings, documentation, and engineering requirementsExperience using data analysis tools (run charts, SPC, Cp/Cpk, etc.)Strong troubleshooting skills across equipment, processes, and assembliesExperience with DOE, validation protocols, or engineering studies preferredCompetenciesValues: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, TeamworkAbout Te ConnectivityTE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).Compensation Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $54,700– $82,000 (subject to change dependent on physical location) Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity. Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + BenefitsBenefits A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.EOE, Including Disability/VetsIMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUDTE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.